I agreed to be a part of this youth band, and offered to play the bass. My only problem is that I don't have any real training or lessons on the playing the bass. They gave me a 4 string bass to play, and the song we are learning really only needs me to know how to play F#, C#, and G#. Basically, I need to know where these chords (is it called chords on a bass?) are and how to play them.

Pretty sure if you look up the tabs for the song they will show you what notes to play and when,

Belsius

05-18-2012 03:47 AM

Usually you don't play chords in a bass. Not in songs like this at least. Couldn't find a tab for this. To play along, you just need to play (Acie or Trane might be able to add or change something, I did it pretty quickly):

Theres a million things you could do that could make the bass more interesting here. But i guess that if you don't have anyone to teach you a couple tricks you'll have to stick to playing the root notes.

Another tip. Make sure you are in tune.

Bro tip: Convince your bandmates not to play such a shitty song.

Bill Haverchuck

05-18-2012 04:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Belsius
(Post 644583)

Bro tip: Convince your bandmates not to play such a shitty song.

ahahaha

:yeah:

Bill Haverchuck

05-18-2012 04:36 AM

DK,

I'm guessing you're playing this song because your band is connected to your church. If you have to play some Christian rock songs, you ladies and gents should consider Anberlin. They are a Christian rock group that plays a number of songs that are passible for normal rock. I actually really like a few of their tunes. You guys might like them too.

Acie

05-18-2012 07:27 AM

I can't play it really loud right now because everyone is sleeping, but it sounds like this to me: